Good first job, albeit stressful - Anonymous employee El Pollo Loco Employee Review

3.0
24 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

High starting wage (anything above minimum is good, right?) Somewhat flexible hours

Cons

After one day of training consisting of shadowing another cashier, I was thrown right in to working without help. It was very hectic and stressful as I messed up many orders, but this could also be seen as a pro as it helped me to handle stressful situations.

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Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

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Pros

Not much else other than free food

Cons

High turnover, favortism, lack of stability, disconnect between corporate and restaurants.

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